Behind the Scenes

What a ride. This year we pushed hard on calm systems and steady improvements, and it showed not only in the quality of the birds we put out but the mass amounts of positive feedback we have received. We hatched thousands of Coturnix quail, tightened our breeder selection, launched our website, and proved again that slow, sustained growth beats chaos every time. The theme was simple: design for ordinary days, then let repetition do the heavy lifting.

Thanksgiving on a small farm is more than a holiday and isn’t just a date on the calendar—it’s a deep breath between seasons and it’s a pause between missions. The rush of summer markets and fall chores slows just enough for us to look around, take a breath, and notice what succeeded this year. We gather with family and friends, pass the rolls, and take stock of everything we’ve been given.....

In Behind the Scenes Pt. 3, we’re spotlighting Brent—owner, forward-observer-turned-farmer, and the guy who turns whiteboards and checklists into calm, repeatable systems.

Hello, I'm Kelli Knecht. I operate a small business we call Feathered Knechtions (pronounced connections), and I wanted to do a quick introduction of myself and let you know what I'm all about over here in my neck of the woods (central Utah).

The days are short, the air bites, and the world outside feels tucked under a gray blanket. Winter always seems to linger a little too long here. The coop is quieter now, and even the quail seem to move slower, puffed up like tiny feathered snowballs against the chill. I love winter and most winter months I'm jealously looking at everyone's pictures on Facebook. Here. in the south, we don't get your typical winter, with most days just being wet and cloudy with warm weather. A

-Where It All Began Behind the Scenes Pt.2 At Zero G Quail Farms, we promised to bring you more than just updates on upcoming projects and events we want to share the people, purpose, and passion behind what we do. Every great mission needs a launch point, and ours begins with family. Meet the Team Behind the Mission My wife, Tristi, and I have built this venture together from the ground up, combining our shared values of sustainability, community, and innovation. We started

We’re more than a farm — we’re a mission. Our goal is to teach, train, and elevate through sustainable Coturnix quail farming. Stay tuned for new projects, seasonal updates, and tips that keep Launching Sustainability one small lift at a time.